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Once you find the way in, there you are, and you’ll never feel low again.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":34},2979111,"To get more clarity, take a step in the direction of the destination.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is often attributed to Lao Tzu, an ancient Chinese philosopher and poet who lived during the 6th century BC. The text is likely from his foundational work, \"Tao Te Ching\", which emphasized living in harmony with the natural world and finding balance within oneself. During this time, China was plagued by war and social unrest, and Lao Tzu's teachings offered a respite from the chaos.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nAt first glance, the quote suggests taking action towards a goal as a means to gain clarity. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a more profound truth: that movement itself can be a catalyst for understanding. By stepping in the direction of our destination, we're not just approaching the outcome; we're also creating the conditions necessary for discernment and insight.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nIn today's fast-paced world, where clarity often feels elusive, this quote encourages us to take deliberate action towards our objectives. Rather than waiting for a flash of inspiration or trying to intellectualize our goals, we can create space for understanding by incrementally moving toward them.",{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":41},2979107,"What keeps you going isn’t some fine destination but just the road you’re on, and the fact that you know how to drive.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nThis profound statement is attributed to the American poet and essayist, Mark Van Doren (1894-1970). A renowned critic and professor, Van Doren's life was marked by his struggles as a young writer during the Great Depression. 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What did this mean? Who was I? What was I? Whence did I come? What was my destination? These questions continually recurred, but I was unable to solve them.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":67,"quote_text":68,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":69,"source":70,"quote_tag":71,"commentary":9},2979092,"I’m somebody who considers happiness a journey, not a destination.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":73,"quote_text":74,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":75,"source":76,"quote_tag":77,"commentary":9},2979090,"Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":79,"totalPages":80,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":81},1,4,10]